Hello, Neighbor!

Don’t forget to come out for tonight’s tree lighting ceremony, postponed from Sunday. The weather looks clear, so bundle up and enjoy live entertainment, fun activities, fireworks, and even a visit from someone special. Festivities begin at 4:00 on the Town Common.

Also this afternoon is the grand opening of the expanded Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the Northeastern University Burlington campus. This educational offering aims to curb the nursing shortage by offering a world-class accelerated nursing program right here in town, now in an expanded site with more capabilities & skill labs and a greater enrollment capacity. Applications will be accepted three times per year. Learn more by clicking below!

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Northeastern University to Showcase Expanded Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Site in Burlington

Nicci Kadilak • Dec 4, 2023

On Dec. 5, Northeastern University-Burlington will mark the official opening of its expanded Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing site to help fill a dire need for these helping professionals in Massachusetts. The event will take place from 4-6 p.m. at 67 Bedford St., Suite 300 (on the third floor of the east build…

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School Building Committee to Share Recent Decisions at Community Meeting

The the controversy of the one-versus-two-school decision might be behind them, but the Elementary School Building Committee still has plenty of work to do before we have a new Fox Hill building. They’ll be holding a hybrid Community Meeting tonight from 7:00-9:00 to share what they’ve been working on in the last few months, including an overview of the building option they’ve chosen, the budget and how it will affect taxpayers, and some upcoming milestones. This meeting occurs as the Committee plans to send its preferred option to the state by year’s end.

They’d love to see you at the meeting, either virtually at the BHS School Committee room or in-person. Scan the QR code or use the link and access information below to join.

Today in Burlington

Municipal Meetings and Community Events

• 4:00-4:45PM - Hanukkah Sun Catchers - PreK-Grade 5 kids create a craft to celebrate the Jewish holiday. All are welcome! (Library; Register)
• 4:00-6:00 PM - Northeastern University Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Site Opening Event
• 5:00PM - Zoning ByLaw Review Committee - Warrant article discussion and vote and amending article II. (Virtual)
• 6:00PM - Human Services Committee POSTPONED to 12/12
• 7:00PM - Choosing Stocks with Value Line - How do you choose stocks? What do professionals advise? Find out at this event with expert Sean McGowan. (Virtual)
• 7:00-9:00PM - Elementary School Building Community Forum - Community Participation strongly encouraged! All community members will be affected by topics discussed tonight. To learn more about the projects discussed, visit the project website. (BHS School Committee Room and Virtual)
• 7:30PM - Board of Appeals - Public hearings include a sign permit request at 0 Bedford Street, a sign variance request at Wayside Shopping Center, a variance for a shed at 39 Hilltop, an alleged short-term rental policy violation at 2 Van Norden Road, and an appeal of the Building Inspector’s decision to deny a variance to local developer, Robert Murray, for “grandfathered” lots because they are, according to the denial, not buildable. (Administrative meeting begins at 7:00 in the Town Hall Annex; public hearings begin at 7:30 in the Town Hall Main Hearing Room)

Sports and Activities

There’s a basketball scrimmage this afternoon at 5:00, as boys travel up north to take on Greater Lowell Tech.

That’s all we’ve got for you today. Have a great one, and we hope to see you at the Tree Lighting!

Nicci

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